The news behind the news on the president, administration and everything White House is always in … The White House Daily Chronicles.
note: this post is updated throughout the day as events warrant
See all of the daily White House Daily Chronicles HERE.
Presidential Itinerary – the details
President Donald Trump will receive his daily briefing as prepared by the intelligence community.
In the afternoon, the president will sign a proclamation for Education and Sharing Day, USA then meet with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
The president will then attend a dinner at a private residence in McLean, Virginia with supporters.
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
Trump’s Tweets
I am very pleased to welcome the opioid memorial to the President's Park in April. I encourage all to visit and remember those who we have lost to this deadly epidemic. We will keep fighting until we defeat the opioid crisis! https://t.co/ZM7AYJyECr
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 27, 2018
Official Statements
On Kim Jong Un’s visit to China
From the Office of the White House Press Secretary:
The Chinese government contacted the White House earlier on Tuesday to brief us on Kim Jong Un’s visit to Beijing. The briefing included a personal message from President Xi to President Trump, which has been conveyed to President Trump.
The United States remains in close contact with our allies South Korea and Japan. We see this development as further evidence that our campaign of maximum pressure is creating the appropriate atmosphere for dialogue with North Korea.
On international reaction to alleged Russian poisoning of former spy
Dozens of EU and partner countries + NATO have joined the UK and the U.S. to expel Russian intel officers hiding under diplomatic cover. More should follow our lead. Allies stand together!
— Kayleigh McEnany 45 Archived (@PressSec45) March 27, 2018
A White House Press Briefing was held Monday by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders at 2:00 PM EDT. [Live Stream]
White House: The American Economy is Coming Back Strong
The White House issued a statement Tuesday afternoon highlighting the administration’s efforts and progress to strengthen the American economy.
Education Secretary DeVos on “How the Omnibus Spending Law Makes Schools Safer”
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos wrote and commented on how the Omnibis spending law affects school safety.
White House: President Trump Sparks Renewed Focus on American Infrastructure
The White House released a statement Tuesday morning touting the administration’s infrastructure agenda.
Executive Actions
Trump Proclaims March 27, 2018, as “Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.”
President Donald Trump issued Tuesday afternoon a proclamation declaring March 27th, 2018 “Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.”
Expiration of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
President Donald Trump issued a memo to the Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security ordering the winddown of the programs that allow Liberian citizens to remain in the United States temporarily.
CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SOUTH SUDAN
On April 3, 2014, by Executive Order 13664, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C 1701-1706) to deal withthe unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in and in relation to South Sudan, which has been marked by activities that threaten the peace, security, or stability of South Sudan and the surrounding region, including widespread violence and atrocities, human rights abuses, recruitment and use of child soldiers, attacks on peacekeepers and humanitarian aid workers, and obstruction of humanitarian operations.
The situation in and in relation to South Sudan continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. For this reason, the national emergency declared on April 3, 2014, todeal with that threat must continue in effect beyond April3,2018. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) ofthe National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1year the national emergency declared in Executive Order13664.
This notice shall be published in the “FederalRegister “and transmitted to the Congress.
NOTICE REGARDING SIGNIFICANT MALICIOUS CYBER-ENABLED ACTIVITIES
On April 1, 2015, by Executive Order 13694, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted bythe increasing prevalence and severity of malicious cyberenabled activities originating from, or directedby persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States. On December 28, 2016, the President issued Executive Order 13757 to take additional steps to address the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13694.
These significant malicious cyber-enabled activities continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the UnitedStates. For this reason, the national emergency declared on April 1, 2015, must continue in effect beyond April 1, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1year the national emergency declared in Executive Order13694, as amended by Executive Order 13757.
This notice shall be published in the “FederalRegister “and transmitted to the Congress.
Executive Branch Nominations/Designations
- James H. Anderson of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities
- Christopher D. Miller of Colorado, to be Chairman of the United States Section of the Permanent Joint Board on Defense for the United States and Canada
- Meaghan C. Mobbs of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy for the remainder of a three-year term expiring December 30, 2020
- R. James Nicholson of Colorado to be a Member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy for the remainder of a three year term expiring December 30, 2020
Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)
Call with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to reaffirm the cooperative relationship between the United States and Germany under the Chancellors fourth government. Both leaders praised the joint announcements from North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allies, European Union member states, and other partners to expel undeclared Russian intelligence officers in solidarity with the United Kingdom and in response to Russias reckless use of chemical weapons. The President and the Chancellor discussed joining forces to counter Chinas unfair economic practices and illegal acquisition of intellectual property. They also discussed leveling the playing field on tariffs and the crisis with North Korea.
Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France. Both leaders expressed support for the Wests strong response to Russias chemical weapons attack in Salisbury, United Kingdom, including the expulsion of numerous Russian intelligence officers on both sides of the Atlantic. President Trump stressed the need to intensify cooperation with Turkey with respect to shared strategic challenges in Syria. The two leaders also discussed trade practices between the United States and European Union and the next steps in addressing Chinas unfair trade practices.
